Baseball Instruction/little league rules

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Expert: - 5/9/2007


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In parent pitch ages 6-9, are there any official rules.

Should there be an unpire

Answer
Hey Courtney,

There does not have to be rules, but you will find yourself making some simple ones. 60 feet bases, no lead-offs, no drop third strike... You need to have the nine year olds try to pitch to the batters as the season goes on and get them ready for next year, too.
Someone has to umpire.  Maybe the parent that's pitching.  Or maybe someone behind the parent.
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Dennis Girardi

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I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

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I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

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SAA Baseball (Schaumburg Athletic Association)

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I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

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Many first place finishes.

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